"Your Lordship has already noticed me." A gentle ripple emanated from behind the great tree, and a pleasant voice echoed. Then, with a slight shift in form, a vibrant woman dressed in yellow robes stepped out from behind the tree, her gaze reserved and cautious toward Han Li. Upon seeing the woman whose appearance was nearly indistinguishable from that of Xue Po, Han Li smiled slightly. However, as he scanned her with his spiritual awareness, a subtle expression of surprise appeared on his face. "Ice-Poet, I didn't expect to meet you so soon upon entering this place. Moreover, I see you've already advanced to the Great Realm." Han Li spoke calmly. The woman before him, whose appearance matched that of Xue Po perfectly, indeed radiated the spiritual pressure of a late-stage cultivator, though her energy still seemed slightly unstable—perhaps only a few years since her advancement. "How did your Lordship recognize me? This is our first meeting." The yellow-robed woman was startled and did not deny her identity, but instead asked with unusual caution... Though both were great cultivators, she was aware that her own great cultivation had not yet stabilized and fell short of being comparable to others of her rank. Moreover, being in such a secret location within the Tian Ding Palace, she naturally felt even more vigilant. "My good friend, please don't worry. I am a helper summoned by your Blood Spirit Avatar, and I am also a human cultivator. As for how I recognize the Lady of the Immortal, it is simply due to the resonance of this object." After speaking calmly, Han Li extended his hand and, with a simple gesture, summoned a translucent vial glowing faintly with a deep crimson light, which he then tossed directly toward the woman. "Han Dao, you are a great cultivator of human origin, and you still carry the refined essence of your Blood Spirit Avatar within you. That is why, as soon as I first saw you, I immediately sensed something on your body that felt exceptionally familiar to me." The yellow-robed woman—Lady Bing Po—gently received the vial, examined the essence inside carefully, and then expressed genuine surprise and delight. "Have you remained confined here all this time, never considering a plan to leave?" Han Li took this opportunity to survey the surroundings once more, pondering as he asked. "How could I not have thought of a way to escape? Yet this place is the central hub of Tian Ding Palace—a self-contained space meticulously arranged by Master Tian Ding, with immense effort. Aside from the teleportation array you've used, there is no other means for you to enter or exit. When I and several of my companions first arrived, all the others perished, and the outer array was also accidentally destroyed. At that time, my cultivation level was still relatively low, so I was completely helpless and trapped here. Fortunately, I managed to acquire some of Master Tian Ding's teachings during my stay, and through years of dedicated practice, I finally achieved the stage of Great Perfection a few years ago." By the way, where is my blood spirit incarnation now? Since Master Han transported her here, I've vaguely sensed that she should also be within Tianding Palace. Ice Spirit sighed and explained. "It's truly remarkable that you've advanced to the Great Vehicle stage so swiftly—this clearly shows that Tianding Master's teachings are no ordinary affair. Indeed, he is no less worthy of being one of the original ascendants to the immortal realm. As for Master Blood Spirit, she should still be searching in the outer regions for you. Fortunately, you left behind a strong connection with me; otherwise, even though I'd be eager to assist, I'd likely be unable to do much." Master Han smiled and replied. "It's truly a feat for Blood Spirit. Yet, I didn't expect her to be able to secure such a powerful ally as Master Han—someone of such esteemed status within our family. Originally, I had intended to send her outside to seek out a few distant friends from other ethnic groups to help." Ice Spirit smiled gracefully. "Heh, perhaps Blood Spirit feels more confident in having me step in." Han Li rubbed his chin and chuckled. "Given your Dao Master status, it's quite natural that the blood spirit would wish to depart. When I left the human race, there were only two Dao Master elders—Ao Xiao and Mo Jian—within the clan. You must have just recently attained the Dao Master rank, Han brother. Moreover, I also knew several renowned Consolidated Dao Masters back then. Your face, however, seems rather unfamiliar. Might it be that you are one of the clan's long-time secluded cultivators?" Ice Spirit recalled something and added with a touch of curiosity. "Indeed, I have only recently attained the Dao Master rank. It's not surprising that you find me unfamiliar. After all, we hail from the same human realm, and I only ascended to the spiritual realm following your disappearance. To be honest, we share a certain connection. I once entered the Xutian Palace and received several benefits from you—such as the Xutian Cauldron and other gifts you left behind." Han Li replied with a half-smile. "What? You've obtained the Xitian Ding that I left behind on the mortal realm. If you ascended to the immortal realm only after my disappearance, wouldn't Brother Han have progressed from Huashen to Dacheng cultivation in merely a few thousand years?" Upon hearing Han Li's reply, the Bingpo Immortal's eyes widened significantly, completely stunned. It was no wonder—Han Li's extraordinary advancement pace would surely have left even the Tian Ding True Immortal who ascended to the immortal realm back then utterly amazed. "I too have had certain favorable circumstances that enabled such rapid progression. Fortunately, I acquired the Xitian Ding during my early years. Without it, my journey into the Tian Ding Palace with Xie Po would have been considerably more complicated. Moreover, this Dacheng attainment within the Tian Ding Palace isn't just my own—there are others as well. Therefore, we should leave this place promptly. Although I've made some adjustments to the outer array, I cannot guarantee it won't be discovered by those who come after. If Master Bingpo still has any questions, please feel free to wait until we meet Xie Po outside, and everything will then become clear. Han Li raised his head and glanced at the sky, then spoke with a serious expression. "We should leave now." To Han Li's surprise, the Ice-Purity Immortal Princess, upon hearing this, displayed a moment of hesitation. "Is it possible that you still have some unfinished matters here?" Han Li, being such a perceptive individual, quickly grasped the situation. "Since you are also a senior cultivator of our clan and have some shared connections with me, I shall not conceal anything further. Though I discovered the true teachings of Tian Ding Immortal and retrieved numerous treasures, there remains one crucial hidden vault that I have yet to unlock. Several significant relics left behind by Tian Ding Immortal remain there, still inaccessible. These items, being closely complementary to Tian Ding Immortal's cultivation techniques, are of utmost importance to me." After a brief pause, the Ice-Purity Immortal Princess firmly resolved and spoke the truth. Though it's natural that fewer people know about such matters, now if we truly have to part ways, these treasures will surely be lost. "Where exactly are the treasures stored? If it doesn't take too long, I'd like to take a look. Should I be able to assist, I'll certainly help the immortal lady retrieve the treasures," Han Li said with ease. "Brother Han, please rest assured—the location of the treasures is quite close. If you can help me break through the seal, I would be honored to offer you all the treasures related to my cultivation techniques; the rest of the valuable items I'll gladly give to you," the Ice-Purity Immortal lady said, naturally delighted. Han Li smiled slightly, but said nothing further. Thus, under her guidance, the two of them immediately shot down from the mountain peak. After a few swift movements, they arrived at a section of stone wall at the edge. With a gentle touch, the Ice-Purity Immortal lightly pressed her jade hand against a specific spot on the wall. Suddenly, a flash of light revealed a luminous, open doorway materializing on the stone wall. The two then smoothly stepped through, entering silently. After a cup of tea's worth of time, Han Li and his companion appeared in a grand hall of pale gray stone. The hall, entirely constructed from massive white stones, exuded an ancient and mysterious atmosphere. At its center stood a statue of Tian Ding Zhenren, radiating a gentle silver glow. This statue, like the one before, carried a sword over its shoulder, but now also held a delicate, luminous golden tower in its hands. "All of Tian Ding Zhenren's final treasures are contained within that small tower," Ice Po said, pointing with a finger to the golden tower, her tone somewhat serious. "Unfortunately, my powers are limited. Even after staying here for such a long time, I still cannot penetrate the seals on it. Han brother, be cautious—there's an exceptionally powerful rebound force within those seals. When I made a minor mistake once, I had to recover and rest for over a decade." "Ah, let me try it first," Han Li raised an eyebrow, speaking with little expression. With a mere gesture of his finger, a shimmering blade of azure energy flashed into being, rushing straight toward the golden tower. A loud "thud" echoed. The tower's crystalline glow rippled, and suddenly a smooth, mirror-like layer of luminous crystal shimmered into existence. The blade struck the surface and vanished in a flash. Then, a flash of cold light appeared—another azure blade surged forth from within the crystal veil, charging directly at Han Li. Han Li's eyes flickered, and with a slight movement of his finger, a third azure blade shot out, effortlessly dispersing the incoming one. Yet, at the next instant, thunder crackled across his body, and several golden arcs rose into the air, coalescing into a surge of golden serpentine lightning that surged toward the tower. A soft "shush" sound. The golden serpents made contact with the veil and vanished in a flash, only for a moment later, a roar within the veil to rise, and an equal number of serpents burst forth from within. "Reflective defense—quite promising." However, such restrictions generally have a certain threshold. What if I attempt to test them with my full power of strength?" Han Li finally chuckled lightly. With a mere palm movement, he effortlessly extinguished the golden serpents charging at him. Then, with a simple flip of his hand, a miniature green mountain materialized in his grasp. At the same time, Han Li roared softly, and a brilliant golden glow surged over his body, with golden scales gradually emerging and shimmering on his skin. His arms thickened noticeably, expanding several times in circumference. With a firm grip of his fingers and a sudden, powerful thrust, the green mountain emitted a low hum and was launched forward, blurring slightly before vanishing into the void. Instantly, a ripple of disturbance surged before the golden tower. The green mountain then flashed with a loud burst of sound and materialized, crashing directly into the protective light shield surrounding the tower, sending out concentric ripples of waves.